In the beginning: Franklin Elementary Schooleek series highlighting county elementary schools before the school consolidations in the 1950s. Next week we will feature Metropolis Elementary School. — — — — — In the 1950s schools in Massac Cou...

Chamber office to move near statueThe Metropolis Chamber of Commerce office will soon have a new home. At the end of the month, the Chamber will move from their current location at 607 Market St., into the former Pizza & Dot’s buil...

MCHS graduates 146 on May 16The 33rd annual commencement at Massac County High School (MCHS) was held Friday, May 16, with 146 seniors graduating. The MCHS Patriot concert band performed Pomp and Circumstance. David Hannan, M...

Burnham property annexed into cityThe City of Metropolis has gained new ground. In a unanimous vote, the Metropolis City Council adopted an ordinance annexing the Thomas Burnham and Shannon Burnham property at 1805 E. Fifth St., wh...

Unit One approved bids for construction projectsMassac Unit One School Board members heard from Unit One Superintendent Bill Hatfield regarding future state funding at the May 19 board meeting. He said looking forward toward May 31, as long as t...

Celebration entertainment will cover a wide rangePress Release When it comes to entertainment at the 36th annual Superman Celebration, June 12-15, this year’s line up covers a wide range from magic to science, from stunts featuring dogs to bikes ...

The Planet seeks nominations for Lois Lane AwardIt has become tradition every year at the opening ceremonies of the Superman Celebration for the Metropolis Planet to recognize one outstanding woman for her contributions to the community. During ...

Cairo armed robbery results in two deathsPress release Illinois State Police officials have credited the good police work performed by several law enforcement agencies during an armed robbery at the First National Bank in Cairo. Police re...